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I’M a huge X Factor fan and love the fact it can survive alongside The Voice on ITV. But in a bombshell Bizarre guest edit, Olly Murs has finally broken ranks with Simon Cowell — the man who discovered him. On the eve of his first final as a coach on The Voice, Olly boasted his new show is far superior to the X Factor, which he claims has lost its way. Olly said: “Last year’s show for me wasn’t the show I fell in love with years ago when I was on it. “It was very different, they changed it completely, loads of artists singing their own songs. “For me, Saturday night TV is about entertainment and people want to tune in and be entertained — that’s one thing that I love with working on The Voice.” Olly finished second on the 2009 series of The X Factor behind Joe McElderry, but went on to become one of the show’s biggest success stories alongside One Direction, Leona Lewis and Little Mix. Simon was such a fan of Olly, he … [Read more...] about The Voice coach Olly Murs breaks ranks with Simon Cowell and reveals why he’s fallen out of love with The X Factor

Simon Cowell and Michael McIntyre are reportedly clashing over 'rival' talent show concepts. The X Factor boss is set to launch new show, The Greatest Dancer, next year for the BBC. According to the Daily Star comedian McIntyre is far from impressed at the concept of the upcoming programme, which is apparently similar to a segment on his programme, The Big Show, The Greatest Dancer will see performers showcase their talents to an unknown panel of judges. Unbeknown to the contestants, the show’s real judges including singer Cheryl and Diversity’s Ashley Banjo will be watching backstage. If they are impressed by the act, they will then have the opportunity to press a button to reveal themselves. The Daily Star has reported that the concept of the show is similar to a segment on McIntyre’s hit comedy show. The segment in question is entitled The Unexpected Star of the show where people with hidden talents are brought into the studio under false pretences, … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell and Michael McIntyre in bitter feud over ‘copycat show’

SIMON Cowell and Michael McIntyre are reportedly at loggerheads over the music mogul’s new talent show. The X Factor boss is launching The Greatest Dancer next year and according to the Daily Star, Michael thinks it sounds a little too similar to an idea he conceived. The Greatest Dancer will see performers showcase their talents to a panel of unknown judges, while the real judges – Cheryl and Ashley Banjo – will be watching backstage. They will then get the chance to a hit a button to reveal themselves, and a live studio audience, if they like the act. The Daily Star reports that the show’s concept is similar to a segment on Michael’s Saturday night hit The Big Show. During the segment, which he calls The Unexpected Star, people with hidden talents are brought into the studio under false pretences. They go into a fake room that collapses around them – leaving them standing in front of a live studio audience with the opportunity to perform. A TV … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell locked in TV war with Michael McIntyre as they ‘clash over copycat talent show’

Simon Cowell's entertainment company is to produce a new talent series for ITV's rival broadcaster - the BBC. The corporation has announced its first-ever partnership with the producers of ITV's flagship Saturday night talent shows, The X Factor and (Britain's) Got Talent.READ MORE: TV Choice: Five to download or stream this weekIt has commissioned Syco Entertainment, owned by Cowell, and Thames, the entertainment arm of FremantleMediaUK, to produce a new Saturday night dance talent series.The show, to be called The Greatest Dancer, will see dancers from across all genres of the art form compete in the hopes of being named the UK's Greatest Dancer.The BBC's Controller of entertainment commissioning, Kate Phillips, said: "With the continued success of Strictly Come Dancing, the BBC is undoubtedly the home of dance. By launching The Greatest Dancer we want to give the vast array of dance talent across the UK the chance to shine."I can't wait to work with Syco and Thames to uncover the … [Read more...] about Simon Cowell’s company to produce BBC dance show that could rival X Factor

Cheryl has reportedly ruled out returning to The X Factor judging panel, leading show bosses to target Rita Ora for the role. The Sun reports that Gloria Estefan is also rumoured to be in contention to become a judge on the ITV reality show, as head honcho Simon Cowell shakes up its format this year. A source told The Sun: “Cheryl loves X Factor but she enjoyed filming the pilot for new ­BBC ­programme and loved it. “The show feels fresh and because it’s a new ­format she is excited by that. Dance has always been a passion for her so it feels right for her.” It comes after Louis Walsh hit back at rumours that he and Sharon Osbourne were set to be axed from the panel, with Nicole Scherzinger said to already have been dropped. Walsh told The Sun: “My contract is watertight. I’ve checked it out with someone and have told Simon that. "He has asked me to come and see him in LA. I have spoken to Sharon. She's said they can only sack us … [Read more...] about Cheryl ‘ruled out’ of X Factor as Simon Cowell ‘targets Rita Ora’